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the rocket carried a satellite into orbit, but the u.s. is questioning whether it has total control over that satellite. the obama administration also called the launch, a highly provocative act, but hasn't threatened any action in response. >>> in syria, three bombers hit the ministry headquarters. the u.s. says they have fired scud missiles over the north. this would be a significant escalation in the fighting in the regime. >>> in venezuela hugo chavez may not be well enough to remain president. he is facing a difficult recovery. but they said nothing of the cancer itself. >>> the waves are high, and tomorrow will be even higher. the unusual phenomenon bringing the king of tides. >> it is cold out there, bill martin is tracking the temperatures along with more wet weather. he's back with his complete bay area forecast. >> a music's, ready ! share the harmony... she'll be here soon ! she'll love this ! share a sweeter welcome... hey, hola, cómo estás ? hello, hey everyone. es un pla-cer co-no-cer-te. encantada. share everything. this h
the rocket carried a satellite into orbit, but the u.s. is questioning whether it has total control over that satellite. the obama administration also called the launch, a highly provocative act, but hasn't threatened any action in response. >>> in syria, three bombers hit the ministry headquarters. the u.s. says they have fired scud missiles over the north. this would be a significant escalation in the fighting in the regime. >>> in venezuela hugo chavez may not be well...
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that is an increase of more than 4% over last year. >>> the u.s. postal service says today is the busiest day of the year for them. today is the final day to ship holiday packages by standard post if you want them to arrive in time for christmas. the post office estimates about 658 million packages were mailed today alone. this friday is the last day for private mail guarantee for christmas delivery. and saturday is the last day for an express mail guarantee. the post office estimates by christmas it will have delivered 18 billion packages. >>> a survey find by visa finds bay area residents are lagging behind when it comes to shopping. compared to nationwide, 73% still have gifts to buy. visa says 16% of "bay area people" haven't even started shopping yet. >>> senator daniel inouye from hawaii died today. he was a world war ii hero, and medal of honor winner. he lost an arm after being hit by a german grenade. the senator played key roles into the investigations into the iran contra scandals, and watergate. he died of respiratory complications at a
that is an increase of more than 4% over last year. >>> the u.s. postal service says today is the busiest day of the year for them. today is the final day to ship holiday packages by standard post if you want them to arrive in time for christmas. the post office estimates about 658 million packages were mailed today alone. this friday is the last day for private mail guarantee for christmas delivery. and saturday is the last day for an express mail guarantee. the post office estimates...
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other finalists include u.s. president barack obama, italian physicist fabiola gianotti. also being considered undocumented americans. >>> the coldest night of the year is upon us. the freeze warning goes into effect in the next few hours in the north bay it's 38 in santa rosa. 36 in fairfield. temperatures in the north bay upper 20s, low 30s. temperatures in the big cities like san jose, san francisco, oakland just barely in the 40s. i think we're going to see some upper 30s in some of the big cities like oakland. oakland 37 degrees. that is cold for a city. 36 in hayward, that's very cool. how about san jose just a degree above freezing. tomorrow morning when you get going you will notice cold. a frost advisory in effect for most of the bay area south of the north bay. where the freeze warning is in effect. that will mean you will be scraping the windows early in the morning. temperature mornings very cold. temperatures tomorrow afternoon we could see 30ss. i will show you how warm you could get or how cool it will get. there is rain about 36 hours out, i'll see you out
other finalists include u.s. president barack obama, italian physicist fabiola gianotti. also being considered undocumented americans. >>> the coldest night of the year is upon us. the freeze warning goes into effect in the next few hours in the north bay it's 38 in santa rosa. 36 in fairfield. temperatures in the north bay upper 20s, low 30s. temperatures in the big cities like san jose, san francisco, oakland just barely in the 40s. i think we're going to see some upper 30s in some...
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the u.s. has among the world's highest. but closing loopholes that helped google, for instance, avoid $2 billion in taxes last year. >> corporations are a little concerned. >> reporter: gary is optimistic about a deal. >> i'd still rate it better than 50/50. >> reporter: what seems increasingly likely is to allow the country to go over that fiscal cliff, triggering higher taxes. that would allow hard line republicans to vote for lower taxes, a few days later. >> to make them look better? to appease voters. if that's the reason, great. >> reporter: some call it a low form of political shenanigans. >> i think that's horrible, they would put the american people through that. i don't think it's fair to the american people. >> reporter: this afternoon, east bay congresswoman barbara lee told me, there are too many lives at stake if we do not get a deal before the end of the year. john fowler, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> starbucks is urging its employees in the washington area to send a message to congress. baristas will be writing
the u.s. has among the world's highest. but closing loopholes that helped google, for instance, avoid $2 billion in taxes last year. >> corporations are a little concerned. >> reporter: gary is optimistic about a deal. >> i'd still rate it better than 50/50. >> reporter: what seems increasingly likely is to allow the country to go over that fiscal cliff, triggering higher taxes. that would allow hard line republicans to vote for lower taxes, a few days later. >> to...
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. >>> more details now on u.s. reaction. the state department announced that they deeply regret the announcement. >>> crisis averted for now. a potentially crippling port strike is put on hold. what the two sides agree to today and how long it will last. >>> i'm still tracking some rain across parts of the bay area. coming up where the heaviest rain is >>> the u.s. senate approved $16 million in aid to victims of hurricane sandy. republicans said the bill included too much money for unrelated aid projects and tried to institute a measure with half the funding. the bill now moves to the house of representatives who reconvenes on sunday. there's no word if the bill will be considered before the current house session ends. >>> for the second time a man has been killed in new york after someone pushed him in front of an oncoming train. it happened late last night in a station in queens. now police are looking for a woman who witnesses say was sitting on a bench before shoving the 46-year-old man on to a track. witnesses say the
. >>> more details now on u.s. reaction. the state department announced that they deeply regret the announcement. >>> crisis averted for now. a potentially crippling port strike is put on hold. what the two sides agree to today and how long it will last. >>> i'm still tracking some rain across parts of the bay area. coming up where the heaviest rain is >>> the u.s. senate approved $16 million in aid to victims of hurricane sandy. republicans said the bill...
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david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> u.s. stock markets edged lower today as the fiscal cliff talks drag on. the dow lost 13 points, the nasdaq was down five. trading was light as investors wait for details on the negotiations in washington. in six minutes, rita williams will tell us about a new poll on the fiscal cliff. do americans think it can be avoiding and who are they blaming. >>> sales of pandora plummeted. pandora is facing competition. >>> it appears brits are really getting into the royal pregnancy and bookmakers are taking odds. bets are being taken to if name of the expected babies. traditional names of royals such as elizabeth, victoria and williams are still the favorite. >>> a hollywood landmark is getting a make over. the last minute opposition to a bay area sheriff's purchase of an aerial drone. >> it's like the worse nightmare imaginable. it's like this isn't true. >> while in dialysis and (car horn) paying with your smartphone instead of cash... (phone rings) that's a step forward. with chase quickpay, you
david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> u.s. stock markets edged lower today as the fiscal cliff talks drag on. the dow lost 13 points, the nasdaq was down five. trading was light as investors wait for details on the negotiations in washington. in six minutes, rita williams will tell us about a new poll on the fiscal cliff. do americans think it can be avoiding and who are they blaming. >>> sales of pandora plummeted. pandora is facing competition. >>> it appears...
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. >> the 2012 u.s. presidential race set a new record in campaign spending. finance filings released today show the cost of the race surpassed $2 billion. they include almost $86 million by republican presidential nominee mitt romney in the final weeks of the election. that final paoás -- boost posted the campaign total to a record high. >>> the network grew from july to september. that's a 2.7% increase to $64.8 trillion. network is still prerecession peak. a good reason why the reserve will provide better economic stimulus. >>> tonight she is accused of taking advantage of a woman in her care. ktvu's patti lee tells us who finally cracked the case for an elderly victim unable to fend for herself. >> reporter: 49-year-old marianita capra managed marin terrance that is until yesterday when police arrested her. >> we determined there was some odd financial transactions taking place and began investigation to see if there was criminal activity. >> reporter: capra targeted an 83-year-old woman who had no family but did have a financial advisor who reported a st
. >> the 2012 u.s. presidential race set a new record in campaign spending. finance filings released today show the cost of the race surpassed $2 billion. they include almost $86 million by republican presidential nominee mitt romney in the final weeks of the election. that final paoás -- boost posted the campaign total to a record high. >>> the network grew from july to september. that's a 2.7% increase to $64.8 trillion. network is still prerecession peak. a good reason why...
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that ban is reportedly in retaliation for a u.s. law that imposes sanctions on russians who violate human rights. according to the ap, that ban means 52 children who were in the pipeline for u.s. adoption will now remain in russia. activists denounce that move. >> it's not surprising that there's political retribution, that there's a political tit for tat. that's not surprising. but what's shocking is that they're putting the well being of children at risk for the sake of political retribution. that has to stop. >> that ban will go into effect january 1st. >>> stay with us. there's much more ahead on wbal news saturday morning. >>> coming up in sports, we'll check out what got him in trouble with the league. those stories straight ahead. hqq >>> good morning. we knew about ed reed's $55,000 fine for his hit on victor cruz that i and most anyone seemed to think was an okay play. the nfl said it needs to target ed reed for the way he's been playing. but also that game against the giants there was another fine. one that tagged his team
that ban is reportedly in retaliation for a u.s. law that imposes sanctions on russians who violate human rights. according to the ap, that ban means 52 children who were in the pipeline for u.s. adoption will now remain in russia. activists denounce that move. >> it's not surprising that there's political retribution, that there's a political tit for tat. that's not surprising. but what's shocking is that they're putting the well being of children at risk for the sake of political...
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meade, maryland. >> i'm ryan brown, serving seven u.s. calvary. i'd like to say hi to my family and friends in bel air, maryland. happy holidays and i miss you guys. >> hi. i'm serving currently in afghanistan. i'd like to wish my family and friends happy holidays. >> welcome to wbal morning news. >> we're going to start with a look outside. little chilly, ava, isn't it? >> it feels so much better because we don't have the wind. you noticed yesterday how blustery it felt. we had winds up to 50 miles per hour. it makes such a difference today. the skies are mostly clear. currently 27 now at bwi marshall. humidity 72%. temperatures across the region, still 35 downtown, and 28 right now in randalls town. highs should be ranging from 45 to 50 degrees which isn't bad for a december day. we'll have mostly sunny skies. the skies frightening up already as the sun rises at 7:24 this morning. details on the seven day, where we could have wintry weather on the way. >>> cold weather kept some people indoors while the conditions brought out bge crews. >> 1,000
meade, maryland. >> i'm ryan brown, serving seven u.s. calvary. i'd like to say hi to my family and friends in bel air, maryland. happy holidays and i miss you guys. >> hi. i'm serving currently in afghanistan. i'd like to wish my family and friends happy holidays. >> welcome to wbal morning news. >> we're going to start with a look outside. little chilly, ava, isn't it? >> it feels so much better because we don't have the wind. you noticed yesterday how blustery...
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. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature, setting it party from other copies and drafts. it's rarely been made accessible. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure and that means to limit the length of time it's on display and keep light levels low. >> preserving this piece of history for people today and generations to come. >> the emancipation proclamation will be on display in the rotunda of the national archives today, monday and tuesday and on new year's eve that exhibit will stay open past midnight. and coming up, instead of being blamed for making children less blamed for making children less active, something so catchy, waiter: here's your check. oh! you--you got it. you know, since i got rid of my car, i really enjoy walking. ok. got it? no, i'm good. announcer: getting pulled over for buzzed driving could cost you around $10,000 in fines, legal fees, and increased insurance rates. oh, you're home early. you live with your mom? announcer: that'll set your game back a few
. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature, setting it party from other copies and drafts. it's rarely been made accessible. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure and that means to limit the length of time it's on display and keep light levels low. >> preserving this piece of history for people today and generations to come. >> the emancipation proclamation will be on display in the rotunda of the national archives...
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. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature, setting it party from other copies and drafts. it's rarely been made accessible. having been badly damaged decades ago by light exposure. conservators rotate which pages are shown. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure and that means to limit the length of time it's on display and keep light levels low. >> preserving this piece of history for people today and generations to come. >> the emancipation proclamation will be on display in the rotunda of the national archives today, monday and tuesday and on new year's eve that exhibit will stay open past midnight. don't go, we'll be right back with more news in a moment. here's david gregory with a look at what's coming up on "meet the press." >> i sit down exclusively with president obama for his first appearance on the program in over three years, underscoring the importance of the high stakes showdown taking place over the next 48 hours in washington. will there be a deal on the fiscal cl
. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature, setting it party from other copies and drafts. it's rarely been made accessible. having been badly damaged decades ago by light exposure. conservators rotate which pages are shown. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure and that means to limit the length of time it's on display and keep light levels low. >> preserving this piece of history for people today and generations to come....
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"u.s. denies aid to maryland storm victims." this is the picture of the face of maryland during the storm. >> senator barbara mikulski speaks wednesday at a senate appropriations subcommittee on capitol hill expressing sadness fema denied the state's request for individual residents of the lower eastern shore affected by superstorm sandy. also in attendance, senator ben carden who pointed out while the state was spared from devastation seen to the north, 30 inches of north fell in parts of garrett county to the west and areas around crisfield were destroyed by flooding. >> if you live in crisfield, maryland, you are suffering as badly as any community in this that are notmes habitable. >> both governor o'malley and n.e.m.a. director have pledged to appeal the denial. another lawmaker has said, "i cannot remember a public policy decision that more deeply grieved me than that of the denial of assistance to somerset counties, homes and businesses. as one of maryland's poorest communities and hit the hardest, somerset county needs t
"u.s. denies aid to maryland storm victims." this is the picture of the face of maryland during the storm. >> senator barbara mikulski speaks wednesday at a senate appropriations subcommittee on capitol hill expressing sadness fema denied the state's request for individual residents of the lower eastern shore affected by superstorm sandy. also in attendance, senator ben carden who pointed out while the state was spared from devastation seen to the north, 30 inches of north fell...
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but a problem of note in annapolis, u.s. 50 near jennifer road. a and elsewhere, pretty good. 55 miles an hour on the north side. everything looks good as well on the west side toward 70. so far, so good, on the jfx. out of the owings mills area -- and here is 50 at ritchie highway. flashing lights. we are waiting to hear what direction the accident is. southbound 95 toward the 895 split guest: overall moving well on most of the major roadways. we will let you know if any problems come in. tram are big story is the finger-pointing continues on capitol hill this morning. new hope for a deal to avoid going off the fiscal cliff. if president obama will meet with congressional leaders later today. danielle leigh is in washington with more on the rush for a deal. >> president obama and congressional leaders need to make progress, and today's last met afternoon meeting at the white house could be a final opportunity. >> mcconnell seemed to give an indication that maybe, just maybe, the president might make a new offer giving -- getting toward the 11th-h
but a problem of note in annapolis, u.s. 50 near jennifer road. a and elsewhere, pretty good. 55 miles an hour on the north side. everything looks good as well on the west side toward 70. so far, so good, on the jfx. out of the owings mills area -- and here is 50 at ritchie highway. flashing lights. we are waiting to hear what direction the accident is. southbound 95 toward the 895 split guest: overall moving well on most of the major roadways. we will let you know if any problems come in. tram...
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. >> maryland woke up to this headline -- "u.s. denies aid to maryland storm victims." this is the picture of maryland during the storm. >> maryland has 30 days to appeal the fema decision. the winner to fill tiffany alston's seat is no one. the judge has ruled she is not eligible to return to proher seat and neither is the man chosen to replace her. governor o'malley will choose a replacement. >> 6:07. 31 degrees at the airport. is the classic easy bake oven sexist? >> egypt is rolling out the heavy artillery as the protest 10 intensifies. >> taking things a bit too far? tell us what you think. >> baltimore getting ready for the 41st--lighting ceremony. >> sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we are tracking some police activity at the bay bridge and >> good morning. a beautiful start to the day with mostly clear skies. we'll have details on the forecast coming up in just a little bit. we are getting ready for the mind that lighting here in baltimore. such a great tradition -- the monument lighting. this is the poster for this year. this one is spectacular.
. >> maryland woke up to this headline -- "u.s. denies aid to maryland storm victims." this is the picture of maryland during the storm. >> maryland has 30 days to appeal the fema decision. the winner to fill tiffany alston's seat is no one. the judge has ruled she is not eligible to return to proher seat and neither is the man chosen to replace her. governor o'malley will choose a replacement. >> 6:07. 31 degrees at the airport. is the classic easy bake oven sexist?...
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they have been criticized for not creating more u.s. jobs. no word on where the apple manufacturing would take place. hurricane senate will play a big role in the numbers. nearly half of baby boomers with pensions say they anticipate retiring with debt other hand, primarily in mortgage. and expect to retire with student loans thadebt. some are better at managing their money than the average american. respondents reported higher annual incomes and cared less debt. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> thank you. have a great weekend. >> 6:20. rgiii verses the ravens' d. keith mills will have a preview. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. let's bring you up to date. 95 from the white marsh area around 58 miles per hour. starting to build south of white marsh. you will start to see some brake lights. east on 70, no problems to repor
they have been criticized for not creating more u.s. jobs. no word on where the apple manufacturing would take place. hurricane senate will play a big role in the numbers. nearly half of baby boomers with pensions say they anticipate retiring with debt other hand, primarily in mortgage. and expect to retire with student loans thadebt. some are better at managing their money than the average american. respondents reported higher annual incomes and cared less debt. at the new york stock exchange,...
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a giant of the u.s. senate has passed away. he died tonight from respiratory complications. he was the first japanese american serving in congress. president obama said the governor was revered by all who knew him. he was 88 years old. a family is dealing with a cool reality this holiday season. the family of four has to find a new place to say after their home caught fire. this video was taken at the fire. you can see flames shot up. it took an hour to get everything under control. no word on what sparked the flame. city police say a man was shot in a neighborhood. police say officers responded around 7:45 tonight. we are told the victim was seriously wounded. tonight, a deadly nightmare after a man comes to the aid of a motorist. the heartbreaking details. the karl -- >> the car loses control and hit a man. a man described as a good samaritan is dead tonight as he reported the came to the aid. 54-year-old was on the shoulder this morning helping a driver change a tire. investigators say another driver coming off the southbound ramp lost control and hit scott, who died on t
a giant of the u.s. senate has passed away. he died tonight from respiratory complications. he was the first japanese american serving in congress. president obama said the governor was revered by all who knew him. he was 88 years old. a family is dealing with a cool reality this holiday season. the family of four has to find a new place to say after their home caught fire. this video was taken at the fire. you can see flames shot up. it took an hour to get everything under control. no word on...
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. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature. it is really made accessible, having been damage decades ago by light exposure. conservatives rotate which of the five pages are shown. this exhibit will display pages two and 5. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure. that means to limit the length of time on display and also, to keep the light levels low. >> perceiving this piece of history for people today and generations to come. >> just think that is so cool. it will be on display in the rotunda of the national archives tomorrow, monday and tuesday. and years eve, the exhibit will stay open past midnight. now time to talk sporrts. it was a huge night for taos and basketball. >> what do suppose it would take for me to lead with towson over navy? something pretty special. >> this is powerball. good evening. tonight's guarantee that jackpot is $40 million. get out those ticket and let's play powerball. your first number for tonight is 55. followed by the number 52. and congratulations to kevin from louisiana who wo
. >> this is the official document with the u.s. seal and lincoln's signature. it is really made accessible, having been damage decades ago by light exposure. conservatives rotate which of the five pages are shown. this exhibit will display pages two and 5. >> our strategy is to limit the amount of light exposure. that means to limit the length of time on display and also, to keep the light levels low. >> perceiving this piece of history for people today and generations to...
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. >> maryland woke up to this headline -- u.s. denies aid to more storm victims. this is the picture of the face of maryland during the storm. >> barbara mikulski spoke earlier at the senate appropriations subcommittee on hurricane sandy disk -- expressing her disbelief they denied the request for individual assistance for rep -- residents of the lower eastern shore and western maryland affected by the storm. she and other elected officials are pressing fema to reverse course. the state has 30 days to file an appeal. the directors seemed open to giving another look. >> sometimes i struggle with when we say now. it is never easy. it does not mean we are not going to work with the governor and mean it -- see what we can do. >> they will still provide funding to the state that can be used to prepare public structures such as roads and buildings because of the disaster declaration in november. in the wake of superstars sandy, the national hurricane center is expanding its definition of a hurricane in response to criticism for not issuing actual hurricane warnings duri
. >> maryland woke up to this headline -- u.s. denies aid to more storm victims. this is the picture of the face of maryland during the storm. >> barbara mikulski spoke earlier at the senate appropriations subcommittee on hurricane sandy disk -- expressing her disbelief they denied the request for individual assistance for rep -- residents of the lower eastern shore and western maryland affected by the storm. she and other elected officials are pressing fema to reverse course. the...
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some experts say keep it out of the red states but in other countries with -- keep it out of the u.s. it is used to create multi dess vaccines and it can allow for more children to be vaccinated. we all know how important pap tests are to screen for cervical cancer. davitt happens to you is natural to think what is next. what can you expect if you get an abnormal test? ony bay had a test she was not prepared. >> i was -- it was always in the back of my mind that something could be wrong. >> women should not panic. abnormal results are very common. >> sometimes it is a mild inflation. other times it is the human papilloma virus that is causing the abnormal pap and that does cause several cancer but most of the time it does not go on to become cervical cancer. >> doctors use a culposcope. it is a microscope. what would happen is i would look at your service under the microscope under regular white and green light and with the vinegar on and we take a look. so -- a pinch. >> everything looks great. >> i will keep going to get my pap tests so we can keep an eye on it but everything will b
some experts say keep it out of the red states but in other countries with -- keep it out of the u.s. it is used to create multi dess vaccines and it can allow for more children to be vaccinated. we all know how important pap tests are to screen for cervical cancer. davitt happens to you is natural to think what is next. what can you expect if you get an abnormal test? ony bay had a test she was not prepared. >> i was -- it was always in the back of my mind that something could be wrong....
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with the sandy hook tragedy, the second worst mass shooting in u.s. history, we're no stranger to that kind of violence in maryland. you may be surprised by the next report. >> you can help a military family stay in a hotel like this for free. i will explain, coming up. >> touched by the tragedy at sandy hook elementary, many people are showing their support with simple and touching acts of kindness. family members who could not attend the monday night's funeral ogpu noah pozner, were able to send letters. and it is that pay if forward spirit after dan curry -- ann curry spoke of acts of kindness and painted for. >> and match and if everyone did to an act of kindness for those children. >> may we focus our energy on those taken from us and let their memories inspired us to do good. may we work toward bettering our communities. we would like to know how people across the baltimore area and maryland are stepping up. if you have witnessed or been the recipient of any random acts of kindness, tell us about it. head to our website -- wbaltv.com. you can te
with the sandy hook tragedy, the second worst mass shooting in u.s. history, we're no stranger to that kind of violence in maryland. you may be surprised by the next report. >> you can help a military family stay in a hotel like this for free. i will explain, coming up. >> touched by the tragedy at sandy hook elementary, many people are showing their support with simple and touching acts of kindness. family members who could not attend the monday night's funeral ogpu noah pozner,...
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the oldest living u.s. presidents. >> people in southern alabama are cleaning up after or -- a tornado touched down christmas day. numerous homes were damaged or destroyed and several roads are covering -- are covered with debris. forecasters say the tornado was part of a line of severe storms that swept across the southeast. there have not been any reports of the injury or fatalities. >> your favorite cooking dishes may be a hazard. >> a doubt of every 10 americans homes experience incidents of glass coke were failing including pyrex product. >> i look at the weather from across the country. >> our storm will be winding down. we have another one in the seven-day forecast. here's a look outside. 37 at the airport. weather is next. >> a old were city father says he accidentally dropped his son. police say he killed his son. new developments involving a grand jury. beep-bop-boop-bop boop-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >> 'tis the season for
the oldest living u.s. presidents. >> people in southern alabama are cleaning up after or -- a tornado touched down christmas day. numerous homes were damaged or destroyed and several roads are covering -- are covered with debris. forecasters say the tornado was part of a line of severe storms that swept across the southeast. there have not been any reports of the injury or fatalities. >> your favorite cooking dishes may be a hazard. >> a doubt of every 10 americans homes...
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that prediction from the senate majority leader today after u.s. senators and president obama cut their vacation sure to return to washington. but there is no deal yet and there's a lot of criticism of house members who are still at home, at least until sunday night. jennifer jackson has the latest. >> the senate is back to work as the clock ticks and america gets closer to going over the fiscal cliff. president obama has also returned to washington. house members are still home for the holidays peeping >> i cannot imagine their consciences, wherever they are around the country. we are trying to get something done. >> harry reid is blaming house speaker john boehner for the stalemate and predicts new deal will happen before the end of the year. house republicans have rejected any compromise where the wealthiest americans no longer get a tax cut. others are still optimistic. >> these deals come together at the last minute. to paraphrase ronald reagan, there has got to be a pony here someplace. >> i would urge the speaker of the house to call is back
that prediction from the senate majority leader today after u.s. senators and president obama cut their vacation sure to return to washington. but there is no deal yet and there's a lot of criticism of house members who are still at home, at least until sunday night. jennifer jackson has the latest. >> the senate is back to work as the clock ticks and america gets closer to going over the fiscal cliff. president obama has also returned to washington. house members are still home for the...
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they handle 40% of all u.s. container cargo. major steps have been made toward resolving the ongoing dispute. >> believe it or not, the holiday season is still in full swing. if you're looking for ways to stay in the christmas spirit, there is one place sure to spread cheer. one man's home has become an annual yuletide exhibit, but this display may truly encompass the real meaning of the season. jennifer franciotti has the details. ♪ >> the lights are exquisite. more than 45,000 of them blinking in unison since november 27th complete with holiday carroll's, the star of david, and several christmas trees. he spent more than 50 hours. together his home for the holiday season and they have been looking forward to his nontraditional display for years, it is are actually part of a massive effort for charity. >> i do it to raise awareness for casa, a court-appointed special advocates for foster children. >> a volunteer with casa, he has shared this for the third consecutive year. he has raised over $2,000 so far and organization off
they handle 40% of all u.s. container cargo. major steps have been made toward resolving the ongoing dispute. >> believe it or not, the holiday season is still in full swing. if you're looking for ways to stay in the christmas spirit, there is one place sure to spread cheer. one man's home has become an annual yuletide exhibit, but this display may truly encompass the real meaning of the season. jennifer franciotti has the details. ♪ >> the lights are exquisite. more than 45,000...
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that brings us to consequence no. 5, the u.s. economy. as markets react, the cbo forecasts a slowdown in economic growth and a skyrocketing unemployment rate that could reach 9.1% by year's end. in other words, we head towards another recession. that prediction according to economist and head of the federal reserve, who are originally. the term of fiscal cliff to describe this doomsday scenario. >> they with us as we continue to monitor the negotiations on air and on line. we'll have all the late breaking coverage that you need. we also have a special project economy section on the website that explains the situation in greater detail. just go to wbaltv.com. >> here in baltimore, people are gathering down the inner harbor for the area's largest new year's eve fireworks display. we are all over this new year's eve spectacular. a bird's-eye view of traffic into the inner harbor and the festivities from the air. sarah has more on all the excitement that is building. but there is a lot of excitement here downtown as we prepare to countdown to
that brings us to consequence no. 5, the u.s. economy. as markets react, the cbo forecasts a slowdown in economic growth and a skyrocketing unemployment rate that could reach 9.1% by year's end. in other words, we head towards another recession. that prediction according to economist and head of the federal reserve, who are originally. the term of fiscal cliff to describe this doomsday scenario. >> they with us as we continue to monitor the negotiations on air and on line. we'll have all...
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. >> people woke up to this headline "u.s. denies aid to storm victims." this is the picture. >> the senator speaks wednesday at a sub committee on capitol hill expressing sadness and disbelief that fema denied the state's request for individual assistance for residents affected by superstorm sandy. also in attended was another senator who pointed out why the state was spared 30 inches of snow still fell and areas around the crab capitol were destroyed by flooding. >> if you live in parts of maryland you are suffering as much as any community in this storm. >> both the governor and fema director have pledged to appeal the denial, has expressed outrage saying "i cannot remember a public policy decision that more deeply grieves me than the denial of individual assistance aid to families, homes, easy businesses. as one of maryland's poorest counties they need the help that these funds will provide." fema will still provide funds to the state that will help repair public structures such as roads. back on capitol hill the direct irseemed to be open to giving th
. >> people woke up to this headline "u.s. denies aid to storm victims." this is the picture. >> the senator speaks wednesday at a sub committee on capitol hill expressing sadness and disbelief that fema denied the state's request for individual assistance for residents affected by superstorm sandy. also in attended was another senator who pointed out why the state was spared 30 inches of snow still fell and areas around the crab capitol were destroyed by flooding....
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there are somewhere in the u.s. that you can purchase marijuana legally for recreational use. >> washington state is going down in history for the first state to approve the marijuana milestone. but there is a lot of questions about how to buy it and where? chris clackum has details. >> when the clock struck midnight in seattle on thursday 100 or so pot lovers gather to it light up. recreational use of marijuana is now legal after voters approved the measure on november . >> washington voters were very ready for a new approach to marijuana. >> a new approach that led to adults over 21 to posses over an ounce of pot and use it but only in private. which meant the midnight celebration was, in fact, illegal. the new law conflicts with a federal ban on marijuana. it didn't tell police how to enforce it and lacks spisks on how to regular late producers. >> there is a major problem that has to be work out quickly. >> officials say they are plowing forward because prohibition got expensive. the state spent $1 million a yea
there are somewhere in the u.s. that you can purchase marijuana legally for recreational use. >> washington state is going down in history for the first state to approve the marijuana milestone. but there is a lot of questions about how to buy it and where? chris clackum has details. >> when the clock struck midnight in seattle on thursday 100 or so pot lovers gather to it light up. recreational use of marijuana is now legal after voters approved the measure on november . >>...
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calvaryerving the u.s. from northern afghanistan. i would like to say hi to my family and friends back in bel air, maryland. >> i'm serving in afghanistan. happy holidays. hqhqhqhqhqhqhqhqq
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what does the fiscal cliff mean for u.s. jobs. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> a warning about what happened if the economy goes over the fiscal cliff. one and a half million americans could lose their jobs if lawmakers fail to come to an agreement. nationwide insurance warning customers the computer network has been hacked. nationwide is apologizing and offering customers identity theft protection for a year. posters may have a buyer for its wonder bread brand. it could take months before production of the bread brand wraps up again. optimism helping to give the dow and s&p a boost yesterday. apple was weighing on the nasdaq. walt disney world's new fantasy land is open after the biggest expansion in the 41-year history. the magic kingdom makeover includes giving out pagers and serving beer and wine for the first time ever. the park has been struggling with stagnant attendance. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> 5:22. 31 degrees at the airport. asking questions a
what does the fiscal cliff mean for u.s. jobs. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> a warning about what happened if the economy goes over the fiscal cliff. one and a half million americans could lose their jobs if lawmakers fail to come to an agreement. nationwide insurance warning customers the computer network has been hacked. nationwide is apologizing and offering customers identity theft protection for a year. posters may have a buyer for its wonder bread brand. it could...
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the warmest temperatures are the southeast part of the u.s. more about the forecast for the weekend is coming up in just a few minutes. >> many of us have pessimistic views about aging. >> getting older can mean feeling better. a new study asked seniors if they work ag gracefully. most seniors thought they were improving with age. depression had the most impact on how participants rated themselves. >> you look good for 80. >> everybody has a guilty pleasure. >> the gilt makes it taste better -- the guilt makes it ftaste better. this relationship works for unhealthy habits like smoking and frequent alcohol use. >> 5:41. 33 degrees at the airport. the ravens take on the redskins. >> shaping up to be a chilly weekend. it looked at the box office preview. >> how dry will stay? traffic and weather when we come >> an update to the breaking news out of japan. officials have canceled day tsunami warning. the earthquake hit the northeastern coast of japan. so far there are no reports of any damage or injury. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse
the warmest temperatures are the southeast part of the u.s. more about the forecast for the weekend is coming up in just a few minutes. >> many of us have pessimistic views about aging. >> getting older can mean feeling better. a new study asked seniors if they work ag gracefully. most seniors thought they were improving with age. depression had the most impact on how participants rated themselves. >> you look good for 80. >> everybody has a guilty pleasure. >> the...
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. >> i am serving in that u.s. cavalry in northern africa of business and -- in northern afghanistan. happy holidays. i miss you guys. >> i am currently serving in afghanistan. i would like to which my family i would like to which my family and
. >> i am serving in that u.s. cavalry in northern africa of business and -- in northern afghanistan. happy holidays. i miss you guys. >> i am currently serving in afghanistan. i would like to which my family i would like to which my family and
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on thursday, there were more than 1100 cancelled flights in the u.s. on friday, that dropped to 600. by saturday, just more than 100. a few of the remaining problems were on the west coast where another storm system brought rain and snow. in the higher elevations, they struggled along highway 80. >> it is going to be worth it. >> before the 84 million expected to travel by car, the news. gas prices are down 20 cents in one month. for some families this christmas, there is even better news. she saw her daughter for the first time in nine months. >> we have been waiting and waiting. we were worried about the weather. everything worked out. we're glad to have her home. >> for them and so many others, home for the holidays never sounded so good. >> according to aaa, nearly 2 million marylanders will travel 50 miles or more for the holidays. a holiday tradition for people in denver is coming to an end. for 50 years, he has attracted millions with his desk and christmas display. this year, it reaches 70 feet high and contains about 150,000 lights. he started
on thursday, there were more than 1100 cancelled flights in the u.s. on friday, that dropped to 600. by saturday, just more than 100. a few of the remaining problems were on the west coast where another storm system brought rain and snow. in the higher elevations, they struggled along highway 80. >> it is going to be worth it. >> before the 84 million expected to travel by car, the news. gas prices are down 20 cents in one month. for some families this christmas, there is even...
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also, u.s. supplies to meet -- had increased dramatically. >> crude oil supplies are at an 18-year high and gasoline demand is that a 10-year low. we have become less reliant on imports to meet our demand. >> >> with domestic production rising, the that mean we will never have to worry about $4 or $5 per gallon gas? well, not yet. >> there is a real possibility we will see $4 per gallon nationally this spring. $5 per gallon is something we are still looking at. i would not be surprised to see fuel plants at $5 per gallon if there is another refining issue. >> for now, americans will have a few extra dollars ought in our pockets to spend on family and friends this holiday season. >> that was tom catillo reporting. gas prices being lower are especially good news for fed ex. this is the busiest day of the year for fedex as workers hit the ground running to deliver your packages and presence. a record-breaking 19 million packages are expected. that is more than 1900 per second. a family oriented sho
also, u.s. supplies to meet -- had increased dramatically. >> crude oil supplies are at an 18-year high and gasoline demand is that a 10-year low. we have become less reliant on imports to meet our demand. >> >> with domestic production rising, the that mean we will never have to worry about $4 or $5 per gallon gas? well, not yet. >> there is a real possibility we will see $4 per gallon nationally this spring. $5 per gallon is something we are still looking at. i would...
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officials say 1500 flights were canceled in the u.s. bwi thurgood marshall airport was no exception to the travel mess yesterday. on average, 1-to our travel delays. the weather here improved. traveled nationwide did not 31 family spent the holiday on the other side of the country, with an unplanned night in baltimore. >> we decided to spend christmas in las vegas, and today the odds were not with us. we are happy to be on the ground, so it was kind of rough up there. we are grateful to be here. >> for others in and around maryland who were not flying, the snow was a chance for many to stock up on winter supplies they had not gotten around to yet. you can track storms from anywhere with our iphone and enjoyed app. you can always get the updated forecasts every day at wbal tv.com. click on "weather." now the latest on conditions. >> it looks like all that rain and snow has quickly moved out of the area, but it is still impacting travel across the northeast. heavy snow in upstate new york all the way to maine with rain on the coast. we ar
officials say 1500 flights were canceled in the u.s. bwi thurgood marshall airport was no exception to the travel mess yesterday. on average, 1-to our travel delays. the weather here improved. traveled nationwide did not 31 family spent the holiday on the other side of the country, with an unplanned night in baltimore. >> we decided to spend christmas in las vegas, and today the odds were not with us. we are happy to be on the ground, so it was kind of rough up there. we are grateful to...
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what is on the top of >> the man who let u.s. forces to victory during the first goal for in 1991 has died. retired general norman schwarzkopf died in florida at the age of 78. known popularly as stormin norman, he served his last assignment as commander in chief of central command before retiring in 1992. a spokesperson for george h.w. bush have asked people to put the heart back in the closet when it comes to his hospitalization. he has been in intensive care since november battling a case of bronchitis and a series of complications. officials say the president is in for a long recovery but is alert and is very comfortable. after being out of commission for several weeks due to estimate virus and a concussion, secretary of state hillary clinton will return to work next week. doctors had brought her from overseas travel for several more weeks but she will be prepared to step down as secretary of state early next year. her return also paves the way for testifying about the diplomatic attacks in benghazi. corporation for the new y
what is on the top of >> the man who let u.s. forces to victory during the first goal for in 1991 has died. retired general norman schwarzkopf died in florida at the age of 78. known popularly as stormin norman, he served his last assignment as commander in chief of central command before retiring in 1992. a spokesperson for george h.w. bush have asked people to put the heart back in the closet when it comes to his hospitalization. he has been in intensive care since november battling a...
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the u.s. agriculture secretary says there could be dire consequences if lawmakers do not vote on this deal by tomorrow. >> if you like anything made with milk, you will be impacted by the fact there is no form bill because if there is not an extension or a new bill, on january 1, permanent agricultural law goes back into place and that will ultimately ramp up so that consumers will be shocked when instead of seeing $3.60 per gallon for milk, they will see $7 for milk. >> no word on if -- no word on when the dairy deal, for a vote than most economic looks remained shaky. there is one positive sign that may land you in the driver's seat. an economist predicts half a million more people will and their vehicle lease agreements in 2013 and that could flood the market with used vehicles and drivers looking for new ones. experts say it should bring down prices for used vehicles by a few hundred dollars. they see 2013 as the year of the truck which is tied to a predicted increase in construction. >> n
the u.s. agriculture secretary says there could be dire consequences if lawmakers do not vote on this deal by tomorrow. >> if you like anything made with milk, you will be impacted by the fact there is no form bill because if there is not an extension or a new bill, on january 1, permanent agricultural law goes back into place and that will ultimately ramp up so that consumers will be shocked when instead of seeing $3.60 per gallon for milk, they will see $7 for milk. >> no word on...
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what he will not do until hundreds of u.s. held prisoners are released, this is all ahead on the ktvu channel
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in 1999, they went into prisons to interview and study assassins and would-be assassins for the u.s. secret service. then in 2002, the secret service published their follow-up study on 37 school shooters. robert, you've been speaking to people who are involved in the investigation at the highest levels, and i wonder what they're telling you about these early days. >> fein: fundamentally what i hear is that this is a very complicated case, a very difficult, painful case that's going to take a long time to really unravel and understand. >> pelley: what are they saying about precedents and how this compares? >> fein: on the continuum of lone-offender attacks, this case is described as way out there on the continuum, in terms of awfulness. >> pelley: they discovered that most attackers followed a discernible pattern of behavior for weeks or even months before the attack. they call it the "pathway to violence." how does this pathway to violence manifest itself? what is it that people can look for in a person who is on this pathway, as you describe it? >> fein: people who engaged in these
in 1999, they went into prisons to interview and study assassins and would-be assassins for the u.s. secret service. then in 2002, the secret service published their follow-up study on 37 school shooters. robert, you've been speaking to people who are involved in the investigation at the highest levels, and i wonder what they're telling you about these early days. >> fein: fundamentally what i hear is that this is a very complicated case, a very difficult, painful case that's going to...
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he speaks at human rights rallies, meets with u.s. congressmen, and is telling his story to us, in part, because he's frustrated by how much attention the press pays to north korea's new leader kim jong-un and his wife, and how little attention gets paid to the people in the camps. in south korea, he and some friends started an internet talk show designed to tell the world what's really going on in the north. as for that taste of freedom he risked his life for, he can eat all the broiled chicken he wants now. but admits it hasn't given him the satisfaction he'd hoped for. >> shin: when i eat something good, when i laugh with my friends or, you know, when i make some money, i'm excited. but that's only momentary. and right afterwards, i start worrying again. >> cooper: you worry about what now? >> shin: what i worry about now is all of those people in the prison camps. children are still being born there, and somebody is probably being executed. >> cooper: and do you think about that a lot? >> shin: yes. >> go to 60minutesovertime.com
he speaks at human rights rallies, meets with u.s. congressmen, and is telling his story to us, in part, because he's frustrated by how much attention the press pays to north korea's new leader kim jong-un and his wife, and how little attention gets paid to the people in the camps. in south korea, he and some friends started an internet talk show designed to tell the world what's really going on in the north. as for that taste of freedom he risked his life for, he can eat all the broiled...
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in january, 2010, the u.s. mine safety and health administration won a court judgment that the owners must pay the fine plus further penalties and interest. as of april, 2012, the united states treasury department was still trying to collect the debt. [ticking] coming up, lining up for a lifeline. >> how long you been out here tonight? >> we got up at 3:00 this morning, and we got here about 4:00. we've been out here for a little while. it's cold. >> why'd you come so early? >> 'cause we wanted to be seen. >> that's ahead when 60 minutes on cnbc returns. [ticking] she keeps you guessing. it's part of what you love about her. but your erectile dysfunction - you know, that could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident in your ability to be ready. and the same cialis is the only daily ed tablet approved to treat ed and symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently or urgently. tell your doctor about all your medical condi
in january, 2010, the u.s. mine safety and health administration won a court judgment that the owners must pay the fine plus further penalties and interest. as of april, 2012, the united states treasury department was still trying to collect the debt. [ticking] coming up, lining up for a lifeline. >> how long you been out here tonight? >> we got up at 3:00 this morning, and we got here about 4:00. we've been out here for a little while. it's cold. >> why'd you come so early?...
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obviously, it hasn't stopped u.s. citizens from doing it, but it has stopped u.s. companies from offering it. >> the vast majority of wagers that are placed on the internet now are done offshore and illegally. and i, for one, think that to enact laws that you can't enforce makes no sense whatsoever. >> lanni and mgm/mirage set up their own offshore gambling website a few years ago, but to stay within the law, they could only accept bets from gamblers outside the u.s. >> we just didn't make any money; that was the problem. >> so you shut it down. >> we did. >> it's all very odd. >> well, no, it is odd. there's no doubt about that. i mean, there's gaming in every state but two states in the united states. if it's legal there and if it's regulated and taxed and we're comfortable with it there, why don't we allow it also in the area of internet where people--so much commerce is going through the internet right now? it makes no sense. >> even so, no one in congress is pushing for legalization. in fact, senator jon kyl, republican of arizona, is going the other way. he h
obviously, it hasn't stopped u.s. citizens from doing it, but it has stopped u.s. companies from offering it. >> the vast majority of wagers that are placed on the internet now are done offshore and illegally. and i, for one, think that to enact laws that you can't enforce makes no sense whatsoever. >> lanni and mgm/mirage set up their own offshore gambling website a few years ago, but to stay within the law, they could only accept bets from gamblers outside the u.s. >> we...
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the u.s. postal service expects more than 655 million pieces of mail to be processed because of the holiday season. december 17th is the recommended date to send packages and the 20th is the date to ship -- after that, the post office says use priority mail or express delivery for on or before christmas day. >>> forecast, looking a little busy, too. topper is going to be here to tell you how active your seven- day forecast is looking. >>> also, we speak with an expert from johns hopkins, center for gun policy and research, to answer all your questions regarding gun safety, coming up right after the break. >> the current payroll tax cut is set to expire on december 31st. in dollars and cents, this means that your payroll tax withholding is going from 4.2% to 6.# 2%. why is this happening? many of the policies expiring at the end of the year like the payroll tax cut and emergency unemployment benefits were originally passed on a temporary basis. the thinking was that the economy would be in much
the u.s. postal service expects more than 655 million pieces of mail to be processed because of the holiday season. december 17th is the recommended date to send packages and the 20th is the date to ship -- after that, the post office says use priority mail or express delivery for on or before christmas day. >>> forecast, looking a little busy, too. topper is going to be here to tell you how active your seven- day forecast is looking. >>> also, we speak with an expert from...
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. >>> u.s. customs and border protection says it seized more than 200 pounds of an illegal drug at dulles airport. it could sell for $30,000 on the street. a spokesman said no charges will be filed because it starts to break down about 48 hours after processing. >>> it was a tad bit chilly today, but before you make your plans you may want to check erica grow's forecast in a few minutes. >>> and gun enthusiasts versus protesters. they had another showdown at a popular local gun he show. details are next. >>> tonight firearms fans and protesters are mixing it up, verbally, at least, at one of the area's largest gun shows. debra alfarone went down to chantilly to check out the debate. >> reporter: lines are long, voices are loud, and this parking lot is packed. the nation's gun show is popular for protesters and for gun enthusiasts, but i would say the gun enthusiasts outnumber the protesters 10 to 1. what they lacked in number they certainly made up for in decibel level. >> ban assault weapons no
. >>> u.s. customs and border protection says it seized more than 200 pounds of an illegal drug at dulles airport. it could sell for $30,000 on the street. a spokesman said no charges will be filed because it starts to break down about 48 hours after processing. >>> it was a tad bit chilly today, but before you make your plans you may want to check erica grow's forecast in a few minutes. >>> and gun enthusiasts versus protesters. they had another showdown at a popular...
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there are 56 trees surrounding the big one representing the 50 states, the district and our u.s. territories. they'll be hit every night through january 1st. you can hang out till about 11:00. >> it's very nice. and the one before this tree was not very shapely. so we're actually kind of happy with this tree. this tree is very nice. >> are you saying you're happy that the tree blew down? the third tree. >> the most recent tree before this one just didn't take. >> it died in the ground, okay. it wasn't good looking. >>> all right. you showed some pretty cool snow video earlier. check this out. this is a tornado that touched down west of auckland in hobsonville. it actually resulted in three fatalities in new zealand. they only average about seven tornadoes a year. that's because they have sort of a maritime climate. they're sounded by water, so it's hard to get big tornado are but they had one. 150 houses were dealed uninhabitable. >>> let's take a louvre look outside, high was 44 today, our -- a live look outside, high was 44 today, our live weather cam brought to you by michael
there are 56 trees surrounding the big one representing the 50 states, the district and our u.s. territories. they'll be hit every night through january 1st. you can hang out till about 11:00. >> it's very nice. and the one before this tree was not very shapely. so we're actually kind of happy with this tree. this tree is very nice. >> are you saying you're happy that the tree blew down? the third tree. >> the most recent tree before this one just didn't take. >> it died...
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since that time u.s. marshals have been fighting to get him back to virginia. investigators say he terrorized the community back in 2011, slighting the buttocks of female victims who were all between the ages of 15 and 20. >>> in the day since the massacre in newtown, all have been struggling to make sense of what happened and to answer the question how do we keep it from happening again. tonight derek says a shortage of potential answers is the least of our problems. >> yeah, the good news is that americans are so heartbroken and angry over the newtown massacre, president obama seemed to speak for all of us when he said surely we can do better than this. we'll have to change, he said. but i think what he really meant was we're no longer afraid of change, because let's be real. as the president pointed out, we've been through this thing before, several times. but nobody did much about it, because still keeping it real here, the president, lawmakers and a whole lot of commentators, maybe this one included, we were intimidated by the gun lobby. nobody wanted to g
since that time u.s. marshals have been fighting to get him back to virginia. investigators say he terrorized the community back in 2011, slighting the buttocks of female victims who were all between the ages of 15 and 20. >>> in the day since the massacre in newtown, all have been struggling to make sense of what happened and to answer the question how do we keep it from happening again. tonight derek says a shortage of potential answers is the least of our problems. >> yeah,...
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he was the second-longest serving senator in u.s. history. >>> remember the story? bronco, the police dog. he's been found. the loudoun county sheriff's office says the german shepherd made a getaway on friday afternoon while on his way to visit the dog groomer. the sheriff's department put out an alert and several people called in to say they had spotted the dog. bronco was found on ivandale road in the county. we're told he appears to be okay but was taken to the vet for a checkup. >>> coming up, the updated christmas forecast. stay with us.
he was the second-longest serving senator in u.s. history. >>> remember the story? bronco, the police dog. he's been found. the loudoun county sheriff's office says the german shepherd made a getaway on friday afternoon while on his way to visit the dog groomer. the sheriff's department put out an alert and several people called in to say they had spotted the dog. bronco was found on ivandale road in the county. we're told he appears to be okay but was taken to the vet for a checkup....
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the u.s. will also hit its borrowing limit on monday make it difficult for the government to pay its bills. >>> meanwhile, an elderly woman is cammed fast moving fire that left two others hurt. tonight fire investigators say the woman may have gone back in the burning town house to warn the others. the fire swept through this town house on laurel hill road in grown belt last night. destroying the unit and damaging the surrounding town houses. fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire that left the woman in her 80s dead. >> what we're hearing is a possibility that she may have left the house, got out safely before returning back into the house. >> i heard from my wife who was here when the fire started that my neighbor jumped off the second floor, and that his house -- that his housemate also got some burns's was trying to rescue the lady he was taking care v. >> we're told the two surviving victims are being treated for serious but nonlife-threatening injuries. >>>
the u.s. will also hit its borrowing limit on monday make it difficult for the government to pay its bills. >>> meanwhile, an elderly woman is cammed fast moving fire that left two others hurt. tonight fire investigators say the woman may have gone back in the burning town house to warn the others. the fire swept through this town house on laurel hill road in grown belt last night. destroying the unit and damaging the surrounding town houses. fire investigators are still trying to...
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ellipse in okay, surrounding it 56 smaller trees representing the 50 states, the district, and the u.s. territories. these trees will be lit every night through january 1st. >>> donate food from martha's table and you get a free beer. not a bad deal. we stopped by the give a can/get a can drive at the old town location today. if you missed it, you can still take part next thursday at the georgetown location. you can get up to three free cans of brew. >> that's right, topper, don't bring six cans of food down there. >>> the smithsonian unveiled some serious bling today. check out this glittering aquamarine, mained in brazil, 10,000 karats. this is the largest cut piece of aquamarine in the world. it is named after brazil's first two emperors. >> even a small sliver would look good on my finger. >> did you say aquamarine? >> it's a type of gem. >> that helps. thank you. >> rough crowd here tonight. >>> all right, 44 today. hard to believe we were in the 70s a couple of days ago. a little unsettled for the next three days. let's start with a live look outside, our live michael & son weath
ellipse in okay, surrounding it 56 smaller trees representing the 50 states, the district, and the u.s. territories. these trees will be lit every night through january 1st. >>> donate food from martha's table and you get a free beer. not a bad deal. we stopped by the give a can/get a can drive at the old town location today. if you missed it, you can still take part next thursday at the georgetown location. you can get up to three free cans of brew. >> that's right, topper,...